

When the temperamental star of a new Broadway musical revue in rehearsals walks out, director and choreographer Ted Sturgis suggests casting an unknown for the role. When it is announced in the newspapers, throngs of hopefuls show up. The revue's musical composer, Leo Belney, champions ballerina Joanna Moss, while gofer Bob Dowdy is enchanted by novice Suzy Doolittle. Then producer Felix Jordan persuades Ted's former dance partner, Madelyn Corlan, to come out of retirement to try out, much to Ted's great discomfort.
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Trailer
Give A Girl A Break (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Cast

Marge Champion
Madelyn Corlane

Gower Champion
Ted Sturgis

Debbie Reynolds
Suzy Doolittle

Dolly Sharp
Mrs. Olga Bradshaw / Joanna Moss (as Helen Wood)

Bob Fosse
Bob Dowdy

Kurt Kasznar
Leo Belney

Richard Anderson
Burton Bradshaw

William Ching
Anson Prichett

Lurene Tuttle
Mrs. Doolittle

Larry Keating
Felix Jordan

Donna Martell
Janet Hallson

George Chakiris
Dancer
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